The fourth annual community fundraiser at West Hants Club in Bournemouth tasked keen cyclists with completing one or more 25-minute spinning slots each in return for a donation.

The event, supported by Colten Care, AFC Bournemouth Ladies and Team Mind BMX, raised around £5,000.

Participants cycled in 25-minute slots, raising awareness and donations (Image: Colten Care)

Running with the superhero theme, instructors Cat and Clare dressed as Wonder Woman and Cat Woman and hosted a spin studio with classes for the whole day.

Colten Care’s director of marketing, Barney Baxendale, cycled for three and a half hours as Bananaman.

Barney said: “The energy and community spirit was amazing.

“It was an inspiring day from start to finish.

“To see so many people come together – riding, cheering, supporting one another – was a powerful reminder of the strength and generosity of our local community.”

Mr Baxendale praised Cat and Clare, saying: “Spinning continuously for twelve hours takes not just physical stamina, but real commitment and heart, and they carried the day with such positivity and purpose.”

Cyclists at the 12-hour spinathon, held at Bournemouth’s West Hants Club, helped raise around £5,000 for mental health charity Dorset Mind (Image: Colten Care)

West Hants Club members also joined in, and the chief executive, Peter Elviss, said: “The spinathon brought a brilliant atmosphere to the club.

“Members, friends and staff showed up ready to ride, cheer, and pitch in, and the sense of community was clear from the moment Cat and Clare started.”

Among other participants were AFC Bournemouth Ladies’ head coach Helen Bleazard and four players, as well as British Champion Lee Hunt and three elite juniors from Team Mind BMX.

Their collective efforts contributed to the funds raised for Dorset Mind.

Chief executive of Dorset Mind Linda O’Sullivan said: “Another epic achievement from Cat, Clare, and everyone at West Hants,12 hours on a bike, it makes me feel weak at the knees just thinking about it.

“We hear firsthand what a difference our support makes to people across Dorset and these vital funds will help us reach more people.

“We couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing achievement.”